7th Grade Revising and Editing

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or thing, and it is always capitalized. Examples include 'Peter', 'Lake Michigan', and 'Star Wars'.

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When should you capitalize 'dad' in a sentence?

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You should capitalize 'dad' when it is used as a proper noun, such as when it is used in place of a person's name.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off introductory elements.

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What is the correct way to join two independent clauses?

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You can join two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and a comma before the conjunction.

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What is the difference between 'to' and 'too'?

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'To' is a preposition used to indicate direction or purpose, while 'too' means 'also' or 'excessively'.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the function of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., 'the dog's leash') or to form contractions (e.g., 'can't' for 'cannot').

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What is the importance of proofreading?

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Proofreading is important to catch and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling before finalizing a written piece.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more detail about the noun's characteristics.